CM 1976-10-26STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas met in regular session on
October 26, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., in the meeting room at the First Bank of
Coppell.
The following members were present:
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
Hazel R. Beal, Councilwoman
Donald J. Carter, Councilman
Roy C. Brock, Councilman
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Absent was Mayor Pro Tem Fred Baker and City Attorney Larry Jackson. Also
present was City Administrator Campbell and City Secretary Margaret Johnson.
The invocation was given by Councilman Carter.
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Councilman Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilman Carter, to waive the
reading of the minutes of the October 12, 1976 meeting. Motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Brock made motion to approve minutes with no corrections. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Steadman and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
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Councilwoman Beal reported that she had met with Mr. Fred Willis, Mr. George
McKinney and Mr. Bill Lacy of Texas Power and Light regarding a training pro-
gram for interested citizens and council, for an Industrial Committee for
future Community Development. There would be four two hour sessions and Council-
woman Beal asked for some input from Council on this. After discussion, Council
asked that plans be formulated to go ahead with the program.
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Other Old Business
A. City Administrator Campbell advised there was no MUD Board meeting
the past month. He advised that he, Larry Jackson, and Paul Phy
had met concerning the MUD's participation in the Sewer Grant. Mr.
Phy had been instructed by some members of the MUD to find out how
many people would tie on to sewer if it was made available to them.
Mr. Campbell had a draft of a letter to homeowners, for Council's
approval, outlining the approximate cost to construct this project.
Following discussion of this letter, Councilman Brock made the
motion, seconded by. Councilman Carter, that the City reduce the
tap fee for connections made at the time this project is constructed
from $100.00 to $50.00 and that the letter reflect this reduction
in the fee.
City Administrator Campbell advised that the City had received the
first utility bill on the lift stations from Texas Power and Light
and that it was in error and was being re-billed. This in turn will
be billed to the MUD.
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Other New Business
A. City Administrator Campbell advised that Revenue Sharing had been
funded for another three and thre-fourths years and stated that
Revenue Sharing funds can be used as matching funds for grants that
the city might receive, that the amount to be received for this year
would be approximately the same as this past year.
B. Status on bridge on Esters Road. City Administrator Campbell
advised that there was essentially no change in the status
at this time. Councilman Carter advised that progress is being
made toward getting the pipe donated.
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Councilwoman Beal made motion, seconded by Councilman Carter to approve the
bills as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Executive Session (Closed to the public)
A. 'Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
Meeting then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margaret Johnson, City Secretary